Field Guide to Forest Damage in British Columbia (August 2014)

The purpose of this field guide is to help field personnel identify damaging insects, diseases, and other agents. This guide is not intended to replace the specialized training required to become proficient in diagnosing all causes of damage to our forests; it was designed to help the user recognize general groups of damaging agents, important insects and fungi, animal activity, common abiotic agents, and the damage all of these can cause.